Definition

Proper noun 1. A port city in eastern Tunisia on the Mediterranean: Susa is an ancient and modern coastal city in Tunisia, historically significant and a contemporary urban center.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The archaeological ruins of Susa are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • We sailed into the port of Susa at dawn.
  • Susa has a rich history dating back to Phoenician times.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Cultural Context: The name is often used in historical, archaeological, or geographical discussions concerning North Africa and the Mediterranean.
  • The ancient city of Susa was a crucial Punic and Roman settlement.

Variants and Related Words

• Sousse: The French-derived name for the same city, commonly used on maps and in modern contexts.
  • The modern city of Sousse is a popular tourist destination.

Synonyms

• Sousse (n): The modern name for the same city.
• Hadrumetum (n): The ancient classical name for the city.

Noun

1. a port city in eastern Tunisia on the Mediterranean